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3.76 AVERAGE
3.76 AVERAGE
I think this is a beautiful insight of the struggle in poor neighborhoods made human by the author. We're always thinking of vulnerable sector as dangerous and filled with bad people but here's a little reminder that poor neighborhoods have people that strive for greatness and for wellness in their future.
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
funny
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
hopeful
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
challenging
hopeful
informative
reflective
medium-paced
emotional
fast-paced
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
adventurous
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I was initially drawn to this book because it is set in Chicago and I love Chicago, the lake and the architecture and the river and the pots of flowers here and there, the vibe, of course, and all the spots where I might find Batman.
The Chicago of this book is not that Chicago. This book could literally take place anywhere and, actually, it probably does. A character who is so focused on not being where she is has no freedom to experience the setting in which she finds herself.
On the one hand, I think that's such a shame because.. Chicago! On the other hand, I recognize that has never been my situation and I really have no clue what it's like to just want to be anywhere else.
The main character talks and talks and doesn't really say anything, doesn't really tell a story, she just keeps talking and in the talking, she ultimately says everything. It's quite lovely, really; very unique, very unexpected, but sort of brilliant.
The Chicago of this book is not that Chicago. This book could literally take place anywhere and, actually, it probably does. A character who is so focused on not being where she is has no freedom to experience the setting in which she finds herself.
On the one hand, I think that's such a shame because.. Chicago! On the other hand, I recognize that has never been my situation and I really have no clue what it's like to just want to be anywhere else.
The main character talks and talks and doesn't really say anything, doesn't really tell a story, she just keeps talking and in the talking, she ultimately says everything. It's quite lovely, really; very unique, very unexpected, but sort of brilliant.